Richard Armitage Professions : Actor Born : August 22, 1971 Browse All Authors Top 77 quotes by Richard Armitage North Korea is not an insane nation. It is not a crazy nation. Richard Armitage korea insane crazy I think, as a general matter, clearly, the United States globally supports the development of democracy and the democratic yearnings of all people. Richard Armitage support people thinking I would not suggest the U.S. should sit down with the North Koreans bilaterally immediately after they've fired missiles - because the appearance is that you reward bad behavior. But if North Korea behaves for some period of time, I would pretty much favor direct talks. Richard Armitage korea rewards favors I'd have described myself as a Tolkien reader before this, but now I'd describe myself as a Tolkien geek. Richard Armitage describe-myself geek reader I feel like my imagination was crafted by Tolkien. He seemed to tap into that childhood intrigue of secret doors and hidden worlds. Richard Armitage childhood imagination doors I can't bear shopping. I can choose clothes for my characters, but not for myself. I've got no dress sense. Or I've lost it. Richard Armitage shopping clothes character It's hilarious to be considered a sex symbol. In school I was a beanpole with a nose I hadn't grown into. Being thought of as sexy makes one employable, but it's not going to last forever, so I try not to think about it. It's like something that exists outside of me. Richard Armitage sexy school thinking I have an accountant, obviously, because I'm self employed, and I use an independent financial adviser. I trust my accountant because we have worked together for a long time now. Richard Armitage independent self long I never like to go out of character when filming starts. I fear that if I do, I might not be able to pick it up again. Richard Armitage able might character I think when I close my eyes what I think is 4,500 days or so, 4,250 I guess days, was long enough to give Iraq to come into compliance with the international order. And I think to myself how many Iraqi citizens died under the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein during those 4,200 odd days, and I think to myself how many more citizens of how many nations, the United States, Israel, or any other neighbor would die if Saddam Hussein went unchecked, though I am just grieved by the sacrifice of our brave men and women, but I think ultimately the greater good is served. Richard Armitage sacrifice eye men Do people really think that about my nose? I spent my whole life hating it, so its amusing that people like it! Richard Armitage hate people thinking I have a bit of pride, which is always my downfall. Richard Armitage downfall bits pride Tolkien was, I believe, writing about his experience in the First and Second World Wars, where he would have spent a lot of time without any female contact. He was part of the fellowship of men who went to war, and I think, really, that's what he's writing about. Richard Armitage writing war believe You have to remove your human sentiment when it comes to greed and the accumulation of wealth. Richard Armitage accumulation wealth greed Unfortunately, my love life is nil. I'm working too much - but I would like to settle down at some point. Richard Armitage love-life too-much life-is Whatever I lack in talent I have in stamina. Richard Armitage stamina talent The problem with me is I read everything, but it's only the bad stuff that stays with me. It's weird, you only need to be told something once and it stays with you. Richard Armitage problem stuff needs Today, Iraq is an immediate danger to our nation. This time, we cannot wait. We cannot wait for Saddam Hussein to take a devastating action or to transfer a weapon of mass destruction to someone else who will. After September 11th, it is simply no longer an option to sit back and contemplate an enemy - one with a stated intent to harm us, a track record and the means, and just wait for him to strike in order to protect ourselves. Richard Armitage mass-destruction iraq mean I'm not interested in building wealth, which is kind of naive and probably frowned on, living in America. It's something that people don't necessarily understand, but if I die poor, I die poor. Richard Armitage building-wealth america people You can have your beliefs, but if you're not devout, you can't quite believe that something which grows out of a story, a book or a piece of literature can rise to dominate and make entire nations go to war with each other. I think that's endlessly fascinating, and it's a human construct. It's something that's constructed to occupy the mind and occupy society, and some people would say to control society. Richard Armitage war believe book Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actor All Authors
